Va research for veterans | veterans affairs

Va research for veterans | veterans affairs


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Research conducted by VA Houston Healthcare System staff ensures Veterans access to cutting-edge medical and health care technology. ABOUT OUR RESEARCH From research on tuberculosis in the


1940s, to today's developments in advanced robotic prosthetics, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has ranked as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Learn more


about the history of VA research accomplishments. The VA Houston Healthcare System Research & Development (R&D) Program includes the four main research services listed below.


Collectively, these support researchers engaged in important laboratory investigations, as well as clinical trials of new medications and other treatments. VA Houston researchers work


closely with those at our affiliated medical school, Baylor College of Medicine, to expand their efforts to improve the quality of life of Veterans and their families.